Status:
COMPLETED
StandUP UBC: Reducing Workplace Sitting
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Sedentary Lifestyle
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-64 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Research indicates that sedentary behaviours, such as prolonged sitting, have negative health consequences and increases risk for disease. Unfortunately, many office-workers spend a high proportion of...
Detailed Description
Study objectives: This study aims to provide a cost-effective solution to reducing sitting time during the workday, through provision of (1) low-cost cardboard standing desks ($20), and (2) simple beh...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- (1) individuals who are desk-based (\>75% of seated working hours),
- (2) work at least three days a week using the same desk,
- (3) aged 18-64 years, and
- (4) have the capability of standing.
Exclusion
- (1) individuals who are not predominantly desk-based (\<75% seated working hours),
- (2) work less than three days a week in the same office, or will not be working for the full duration of the study (i.e., retirement, term-time only, maternity/extended leave),
- (3) self-report having severe musculoskeletal conditions which restrict them from standing,
- (4) already use a standing desk.
- (5) unable to read or understand English or provide full informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 26 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03375749
Start Date
January 15 2018
End Date
September 26 2018
Last Update
December 4 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4